CO20171189

1. It is alleged Joanne E. Heming failed to obtain consent and instructions from H.S. to represent her in legal matters and that such conduct is deserving of sanction;

2. It is alleged Joanne E. Heming failed to provide competent, conscientious, and knowledgeable service to her clients, H.S. and P.S., and that such conduct is deserving of sanction;

3. It is alleged that in relation to her errors on the matter for which she acted for H.S. and P.S., Joanne E. Heming failed to:

(a) promptly inform the clients of the errors or omissions;
(b) recommend that the clients obtain independent legal advice concerning the matter, including any rights the clients may have had arising from the errors or omissions; and
(c) advise the clients of the possibility that, in the circumstances, she may no longer be able to act for them as required by Rule 7.7-1 of the Code of Conduct and that such conduct is deserving of sanction; and

4. It is alleged Joanne E. Heming failed to promptly notify ALIA of her errors in handling her clients’ litigation matter as required by Rule 7.7-2 of the Code of Conduct and that such conduct is deserving of sanction.